DNR Waste and Materials Management Program director Ann Coakley says a decision on granting the application will be made within 10 business days as required by the new law passed by the Legislature in March.

If Gogebic obtains a state permit it still must receive federal approval for the mine since it would affect federal wetlands. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that permit process could take up to four years.

Supporters of the mine say it will create jobs while opponents say it will harm the environment.

INDIANAPOLIS - He's still defending the state's new religious-freedom law -- but Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is calling on state lawmakers to send him a measure by the end of the week, making it clear that the law doesn't allow discrimination against gays.

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